WILLIAM D. BLAND

1915 - 24 Jun, 1950

WILLIAM D. BLAND. 

Bethel- William David Bland, 35, died Saturday morning at 2 o'clock at McCain after a two-year illness. 

Funeral services will be held from Ayres Funeral Home here Monday at 2 p. m., .conducted by the Rev. John Parker, minister of Jesse Bethel. Interment will be in the Roebuck Cemetery near Robersonville. 

Surviving are his mother, Lena Bland of Bethel; four brothers, Henry and of Robert of Bethel, Charlie Mack of Raleigh, Harvey Bland of Ahoskie; six sisters, Mrs. Betty Ray Bunch of Lewiston, Mrs. Oscar Stalls of Washington, Route 1, Mrs. Johnnie Moore of Leggetts, Mrs. Willie Brown of Bethel, Lena May Bland of Leggetts and Mrs. Clyde Harrell Ahoskie.

Raleigh, North Carolina
The News and Observer
26 Jun, 1950
Page 9
Obituary for William David Bland

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

William David Bland passed away on 24 June 1950 at the age of 35 after a two-year illness. He was survived by his mother, four brothers, and six sisters.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for William David Bland were held on 26 June 1950 at Ayres Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. John Parker. He was interred at Roebuck Cemetery near Robersonville.

### The Edited Obituary

WILLIAM D. BLAND

1915 - 24 June 1950

WILLIAM D. BLAND.

Bethel - William David Bland, 35, died Saturday morning at 2 o'clock at McCain after a two-year illness.

Funeral services will be held from Ayres Funeral Home here Monday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. John Parker, minister of Jesse Bethel. Interment will be in the Roebuck Cemetery near Robersonville.

Surviving are his mother, Lena Bland of Bethel; four brothers, Henry and Robert of Bethel, Charlie Mack of Raleigh, Harvey Bland of Ahoskie; six sisters, Mrs. Betty Ray Bunch of Lewiston, Mrs. Oscar Stalls of Washington, Route 1, Mrs. Johnnie Moore of Leggetts, Mrs. Willie Brown of Bethel, Lena May Bland of Leggetts, and Mrs. Clyde Harrell of Ahoskie.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | William David Bland  |
|---------|----------------------|
| Age     | 35                   |
| Birth   | 1915; Unknown        |
| Death   | 24 June 1950; McCain |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence      |
|-------------------------|----------------|----------------|
| William David Bland     | Decedent       | Bethel, NC     |
| Lena Bland              | Parent         | Bethel, NC     |
| Henry Bland             | Sibling        | Bethel, NC     |
| Robert Bland            | Sibling        | Bethel, NC     |
| Charlie Mack Bland      | Sibling        | Raleigh, NC    |
| Harvey Bland            | Sibling        | Ahoskie, NC    |
| Mrs. Betty Ray Bunch    | Sibling        | Lewiston, NC   |
| Mrs. Oscar Stalls       | Sibling        | Washington, NC |
| Mrs. Johnnie Moore      | Sibling        | Leggetts, NC   |
| Mrs. Willie Brown       | Sibling        | Bethel, NC     |
| Lena May Bland          | Sibling        | Leggetts, NC   |
| Mrs. Clyde Harrell      | Sibling        | Ahoskie, NC    |

### Other Relevant Information

1. William David Bland passed away at McCain after a two-year illness.
2. He was a resident of Bethel, North Carolina.

### Publication Details

- Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Name: The News and Observer
- Date: 26 June 1950
- Page: 9